Is a .410 Enough for Turkey Hunting?

With Spring Turkey season just around the corner, we wanted to test the viability of a .410 bore shotgun for turkey hunting. Our Single Shot .410 Shotgun is chambered for up to 3" rounds and weighs in at under 7 pounds. Let us know what you think about turkey hunting with a .410 in the comments below!
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[@thomasdenoyelles1784]

I have hunted with 410 for many years and have taken every kind of game from Woodcock, pheasants, grouse and turkey and other small game right on up to Whitetail deer. I am happy to see that firearm companies have finally given new life and use for this great shotgun . I’ll admit though that it’s not a deer gun to speak of but it’s a great small game in the right hands.

[@garyteague4480]

What 410 load did u use for turkey ? I’m having a hard time spending $40 on tss but don’t know

[@talonmathis4426]

Idk buddy the 410 slug my son shot his first doe with and she dropped like a sack of potatoes I wouldn't take a shot past 50 yards though she was about 20 yards away

[@moneywelder]

​@@garyteague4480 I suggest a 3 inch magnum with #9 and a full choke barrel.

[@moneywelder]

​@talonmathis4426 I done the same on a doe back in the 99s. She dropped like a tip over target. My buddy and I were walking back to the truck. He seen it and I already had the gun up. 1 round deer down. I was amazed

[@Hatch61]

I'm almost 60, and I've been using .410 exclusively for all small game up to coyotes. It's never failed me.

[@Me2Lancer]

Excellent results from a .410. I like the new Federal turkey loads and will consider their use myself. I've had a Stevens Model 59a .410 bolt action shotgun with tubular magazine and fires 3" shells. Got it on my 12th birthday in the mid-1950 and have taken crows, jack rabbits and cotton tails routinely at 25-30 yards. My go to load was #6 shot. People underestimate the capabilities of the .410. That new Henry single shot is impressive.

[@ryanhickey6812]

Great video and information! I have taken plenty of turkeys over the last 13 years - this year I'm giving up my hotspots to other hunters to fill tags + dreams. I will be picking up a .410 for the challenge of the "Run N Gun" (stalking) method! Can't get enough of these birds in the freezer and this video seals the deal for me on the .410!

[@timothycampbell4704]

Seeing the waud spinning in slowmo is great.

[@thomasdenoyelles1784]

I’ve taken a few deer with a 410 myself, I can’t tell you how much small game I have taken with it as well. Very effective in the right hands no doubt about it.

[@douglasmaccullagh1267]

My 410 is the Henry lever action. A challenge? Yes, but that is part of the fun. Thanks for the proof that 410 is practical, too!

[@AntonioCesareMatteo]

I don't think the lever can use the correct ammo. That single shot takes the long cartridges and the lever uses the shorts.

[@cfoutdoors0624]

That slowmo was awesome!!

[@colonelcalabash1]

Thanks. I have been wanting to buy a 410 single and now I know for sure I have to have a 410 single shot.

[@johnt4060]

Finally a Henry i can afford! I've never really been to hype on Henry but i got a catalog in the mail and saw this shotgun. And to be honest I'm legitimately chomping at the bit to get one

[@garrettfobes1091]

We used to have a 410 shotgun shell reloader, and my dad put steel shot, for ducks, and for she'll size, did the maximum she'll he could find, for killing ducks

[@derekbeyers8804]

Great review. TSS has changed the performance capability of shotguns. I'm using 3" 12 ga TSS this year instead of lead. Yes lead works fine but I wanted to extend my range. Even though I like em close, I can't hunt every morning so if the bird gives me a good shot in my range I'll shoot. Yes a 410 is more than capable. Even at $5-$10 a shot it's worth it. After all other expenses why not shoot a premium load.

[@paturkeyhunter2765]

Absolutely..!! Here in PA 20 years ago I shot my 1st Gobbler with my TC Encore Pistol in .410 using Federal Mag Shok #4's.. To this date I've killed 6 real nice gobblers with this setup.. It can be done.. Note that this was way before all this 410 hype & TSS shot.. You don't need some fancy shell or choke tube to kill a turkey..

[@timhood6970]

I killed my first 3 deer as a kid with a .410 single shot, so I am pretty sure they would do just fine with turkey also!

[@mwillblade]

H&R ?

[@trevorpeters4358]

Slugs or buck shot. I got a 410 and im looking for some recommendations.

[@highfilmsexplorers7353]

Trevor Peters The best would probably be buckshot

[@fatfuzzypotato6113]

HIGH FILMS EXPLORERS the problem with 410 buckshot is its single steak so the mushroom out in the barrel and you don’t get very good accuracy with the pellets so if your going for a clean heart shot it may be hard but it all depends if your gun patterns good with buckshot

[@garrettfobes1091]

In Missouri buckshot is illegal you can only use slugs with a shotgun

[@kh8655]

Personally I'd always go for the most power and shot I could get to compensate for the possibility of a bad shot. With a good sight on it, and some practice, I'd say .410 with quality shells should do just fine.

[@lkline4037]

A 410 is my favorite gun when I was younger and I still use it till this day and it sure kills ringnecks and turkey?

[@donnadonna9907]

It's fine as long as you know it's limits. Have the 20 inch with pop-up sites and it's great for jackrabbits also. I stay within 25 yards. It's faster than a scope mounted shot gun and is also more of a challenge. Rich

[@1guyin10]

As long as the hunter knows it's limitations there is no reason a .410 couldn't be used. I'M m sure it will be tried too. Every time I take my little H&R .410 with me to a skeet shoot there is a line to try it because of the challenge it presents.

[@mattcarpenter8689]

Great Video and cool slow mo thanks for sharing

[@RoscoSuperfly]

The .410 is probably the most underrated and underestimated shotgun there ever was. I think its the price of .410 ammo that everyone really hates about it. lol

[@kevinklepp9526]

Wow never would of thought that thanks for the great review and for a new challenge I think iam going to try that this spring

[@stevencaldwell838]

Shoot... id use a 410 for squirrel, rabbit, snake, grouse, quail, dove, turkey, and home defense! Smaller, compact, easy to maneuver and still packs a punch! Great for my wife and daughter too!

[@JohnnyRebKy]

Didnt know Henry made those. Looks a lot like my old New England single shot i grew up with.

[@kenhelmers2603]

Inside 35/40 yards (depending on load) a .410 is a capable game getter.

[@EMSBallistics]

Agree Ken! :)

[@jacobharris3106]

Seems like no matter what kind of shotgun you use, as long as you have shot in the neck or brain you've made the best shot. Know your effective range! Where I live it is all basically close quarters turkey hunting anyway.

[@stephanematis]

So this was a Henry 410 using a Standard Invector Full choke. Impressed enough to want to know more what makes TSS ammo tick. I for one wish a rifled choke in Standard Invector format existed, and yes, an Extra Full perhaps for even more oomph.

[@spyderxtra777]

It is when it's loaded with 13/16ths of an ounce of #9 TSS, 40 yard lethal 100% of the time if you do your part.

[@TheNacho1717]

Great video buddy! I love Henry!!

[@Martzoerst]

Nice shootin’! Would love to see some videos on the 12 gauge single shot.

[@moultonditcher6187]

No your limit,stay within it.Your fine.

[@bryanmcpherson3576]

I got the Stevens 410 turkey gun with a choke . Holds excellent pattern all the way to 50 and 60 . Patterns better than any of my 12 gauge turkey guns .Just saying . And the federal tss loads I shoot will shoot through steel panels and plywood at 30 and 40 .

[@addmeperson3986]

I love yall's guns, gonna buy one one day!!

[@AdventureMan-kx3dr]

i feel that its completely ethical with the proper load as described .... how would this load perform out of a full choke ???

[@bluntman420ification]

I think it would work just fine

[@jacobm6428]

It’s kind of like fishing bass with a ultra light it’s possible and surprisingly fun but it’s a challenge

[@tripplebeards3427]

The 410 would be a challenge “IF” you did not use TSS shot(tungsten) and a choke tube. I know several people brag it’s more of a challenge than bigger calibers. IMO far from a challenge. My buddy can shoot tighter patterns and penetrate further at 50 yards with his stevens 410 along with #9 TSS shot and a pattern master than most of my bigger calibers and lead shot. It’s great for youth and women for less recoil...but it’s not a challenge. IMO it hits harder, patterns better, and penetrates deeper than the average 20, 12, and 10 gauge with lead shot. IMO everything that would make a 410 a “challenge” has been eliminated...choke and tungsten.

[@danielh2049]

I shot my first turkey first time hunting turky using my old single shot 410 that ive used harvest deer sqirr for over 20 years.

[@sailplaneFan707]

Nicely done

[@josephwiemann7520]

What specs did you drill and tap to? Can you do a video on that gun?

[@henrymeguess5579]

It is good for deer, hogs, ducks, and geese

[@alexdiersen]

Is Henry considering making a lever action 12 or 20 gauge shotgun? They would have a buyer if they did!

[@davidwagner4671]

It works

[@addmeperson3986]

Also, i think turkey hunting could be done with this just fine, with skill, but i was wondering can the barrels be switched on the Henry Single shot rifles? like can i buy a .44 mag brass one, then switch the barrel for a .308 or another caliber?

[@spyderxtra777]

Henry has reported that the barrels are not interchangeable. And for the life of me I can't figure out why they would design them this way.

[@addmeperson3986]

@@spyderxtra777 I agree, like it would make more sense if they did make them like that.

[@jarkoer]

Rossi did something like that a few years ago with their Wizard and their "matched pair" line-ups. There might be a few still floating around. I agree that if Henry did a line-up of single-shot guns with changeable barrels, it would sell.

[@mikea4150]

Is the wood upgraded on that gun , it looks way nicer than the wood I've seen on there recent guns. I know Henry offers a wood upgrade for the Big Boy models.

[@michaelslavey8169]

Yep it's a good gobler gun i think

[@DavidPalmer-lr4ol]

use that turkey load in the bond arms derenger 7 ft away defense bang!

[@texansfan8700]

When we going to see a single shot 458 socom or 450 bush master

[@spyderxtra777]

There's not much point in chambering a single shot rifle for a cartridge that in itself was an adaptation and a compromise to allow function in a semi auto AR15 platform. It's like a 45-70 for your AR-15 they said! except...it was only almost as good, which is still a welcome compromise to have big bore power in an AR. But if you are using a single shot there is no reason at all to use 458 socom or 450 bushmaster in place of a 45-70. Just use a 45-70...the ammo is available at Walmart and it's usually cheaper.

[@texansfan8700]

spyderxtra777 45-70 is fine but i want 458 socom for hogs and henry has a single shot 223 so why not?

[@robcharuk2351]

You're not..

[@texansfan8700]

spyderxtra777 also other single riffle makers make 450 bush master single shots

[@la_old_salt2241]

They ARE making one in 450 bushmaster.

[@stevencaldwell838]

I’ve seen some very impressive patterns with tss out of a Stevens 301 410 Turkey at 60 yards! It makes me wonder…. With a modified choke, a 410 tss could actually be an all around great upland game gun! Your thoughts?

[@iwantosavemoney]

Yes plenty

[@viizousgg6743]

It works just fine with lead shot

[@TheGreenOder]

What kind of loads do you use? Any input appreciated

[@carlosdelacadiz6658]

People have dropped bears and deer with a 410, so pretty confident it can drop any bird on the planet.

[@blakedavis2447]

Bears ? Were they cubs ? Anorexic ? Teddy bears ? Gay men ? What bears is a 410 killing ?

[@carlosdelacadiz6658]

@@blakedavis2447 Bears aren't immortal or some super mammal. People have killed bears with spears, knives, arrows, etc... so pretty sure you could drop one with a 410 slug or 410 self defense round to the head or heart. Not optimal but it will kill anything that walks this earth with a well placed shot.

[@blakedavis2447]

@@carlosdelacadiz6658 no you’re right that’s why everyone loves hunting kodiak brown bears with their little 410 that could , oh hell I forgot 410 was used to slay elephants in Africa I’m sorry you’re clearly smarter than me , how could I be such a fool ? Please tell me wise one

[@carlosdelacadiz6658]

@@blakedavis2447 Like I said it's not optimal to hunt a bear with a 410 but to act like it can't drop a bear is ignorant. I will reiterate, a well placed shot with a self defense round or slug from a 410 will drop anything that walks this earth and that a fact.

[@blakedavis2447]

@@carlosdelacadiz6658 go hunt a elephant with a 22 short and tell me about well placed shots then , go hunt polar bears with 410 it’s not gonna happen that’s why there are minimum caliber laws

[@denster274]

A pellet doesn't know if it came from a 12Ga or a .410. You put that many pellets in Mr. Gobble's head and he is dead. .410 is entirely adequate out to 35yds.

[@daleneff89]

Of course. I have used a .410 all my life, as well as many different guns and I trust a .410 for any hunt. You have to use wisdom and common sense with whatever fire arm you use.

[@raysherrod9322]

Yes, that could not been said better. Just use common sense.

[@danielh2049]

My 410 an old jr trapper long barrel

[@NWer-c5u]

Are all the Henry single shot shotguns built on the same 12ga frame?

[@theamputeehunter2074]

I use a Remington 1100 12 gauge

[@Krazykal]

Ok thats cool now show how it compares to a different type of ammo.

[@derickashby8294]

I have a Tristar viper g2 in 410 and I have a x-full 410 jebs turkey choke on it

[@mjchunter8581]

YES!!!!!

[@fernandosantos2627]

I have one I hope we could use it for hunting deer or pigs

[@jamespugh]

It works If u do ur part. But I say run 4 shot or 5 or 6 shot. Vs 9 shot. Keep the shot close.

[@spyderxtra777]

4s for lead, 7s for hevi shot, 9s for TSS. also, a 3" .410 with 13/16oz of 9 TSS has roughly the same killing power as a 3" 12ga firing 4 lead. TSS is that much better. My hunting buddies and I have slowly gone from 10ga and 3-1/2' 12 ga guns, to 20ga, and now to .410s to keep some challenge in it and for the reduced weight and recoil.

[@jamespugh]

@@spyderxtra777 run 3 inch 12ga in 4 shot or 5 shot for mostly Turkey to small game. Just change chucks to tighter. My dad runs 12ga 3 1/2 5 or 4 shot or mix of 6 shot. Like light weight gun why went to a 243 win for so long vs carry 7mm all time for deer.

[@jase4010]

has anyone else had issues with their .410 break open henry? I am getting ready to deal with henry for the 3rd time with the same issue... after firing, the spent case will not eject. it's a shame bc it's a beautiful gun

[@onagoodday627]

Someone correct me if I am wrong but isn't the problem with 410 is that the ammo is more expensive than 12 and 20 gauge. Last I looked it was almost twice the price for bulk shells.

[@dougmoore7116]

onagoodday627 it’s around 15$ a box but you can hunt all year with 2 boxes, no big deal to me

[@larryamos6214]

Ha!. Wait until you see the price of those TSS loads. Saw them at Cabela's for $29.99 box of 5 (yes, five).

[@rickyguyton894]

Good to have when hunting small games but best to have when going fishing and you see a 🐍 trying to mess up your day.

[@cuda4094]

What kind of Choke does that shotgun have

[@ralphsgunchannel3978]

cuda40 * most 410 always have full choke

[@xxxarmycop]

Comes with full but takes Browning Invectors

[@jodeluna62]

Nice Shot Gun And 410 Is Nice For Woman And Kids To Shoot!

[@garrettirwin8165]

I can't wait to get my H001, I'm really trying to decide which I should get for a turkey gun, ( I've never been hunting before and I'm newish to shooting ) but what should I get? I'm going to go for a 20 gauge. I've locked onto the Henry single shot shotgun in 20 gauge $365 no turkey choke, and the Mossberg 500? turkey shotgun in 20 gauge $389 with a turkey choke and in camo. Please help.

[@donnadonna9907]

Good luck on your choices. Depending on your finances since your new to the shooting sports I would see if a shooting range can let you try both. Both my shoulders are really bad and the recoil from the 410 is so much better. Also a 12ga has many more choices as far as ammo, there are lots more low recoil loads that don't hurt my shoulder nearly as bad as a 20ga. I like all shotguns but the 12 gauge has much more versatility across the board because of the larger amount of ammo available. The 12ga can be used for all kinds of game with the right load. But my Henry 410 is sweet and I use for jackrabbits, rattlesnakes, and a coyote if he's wondering by. Only happened twice. Rich

[@donnadonna9907]

Also so as far as the H001 everyone should have one. My son and I hunt with the small game rifles. We've also taught my granddaughter how to shoot them and she wants to do cowboy action shooting. 22's are great for everything from plinking to hunting, you'll love the sport. Good luck!! Rich

[@garrettirwin8165]

@@donnadonna9907 thanks so much, I'll see if I can test both at my local range. I can't wait to start Hunting turkey. I'll ask my pastor what I should do as well. He is a big time turkey hunter and he got me interested in turkey hunting.

[@jamespugh]

Look into a 500 if u can offered it. Lot chuck tubs advaliabe Got xxl full and xxl full For Turkey for 12ga and run 4 shot or 5 shot. In the heavy shot

[@garrettirwin8165]

Will y'all guys mind if I post the link to the shotgun I'm currently looking at?

[@darrelldickerson9696]

Most definitely

[@marsoelflaco5722]

It seems like it depends on the distance of the shot and the capability of the shooter.

[@garrettroberts1440]

Can you turkey hunt in Kansas with a 410? Or even duck and pheasant?

[@thibaultarnould7241]

Can we shoot steel shot with this beautiful shotgun ?

[@xxxarmycop]

Denpends on which choke you use, comes with full so no, but take Browning nivectors

[@derickashby8294]

Do you think you can review Jebs choke tubes 410 turkey choke?

[@CamoprethuntingVlog]

Good

[@ammarchetta]

Really Plinkster? You're using a recoil sled for a 410? What's wrong with just shooting off a regular rest? Great vid as always tho. Keep plinkin!

[@22plinkster]

It's the only rest I own... lol!

[@thomastommy1192]

Does Henry or any other company make a Pump 22? I want to buy a pump 22 caliber rifle. Just cause I always wanted one. I can't find a new one. All the old ones I find. Have crazy prices. Can you give me any advice? Great video as always, Thanks.

[@mikecampbell5856]

Henry does.

[@garrettirwin8165]

Henry makes one, it's like $440 I think

[@hatmakerhuntingandfishing2800]

Can I get this ammo at bass pro

[@kimgriffith1054]

Question, I always use 6 shot for Turkey, For me the heavier shot works well, Please post your thoughts I am questioning my thought process

[@redforbes]

TSS #9 is the equivalent of#6 lead.

[@robertbartgis4739]

Tss is bad to the bone in my 20ga mossberg 500 and 12ga Remington 870 and 1100 is flat out laying down a pattern awesome patterns at 60-80 yards

[@manyhatsentertainment8685]

Is this 22 plinkster

[@OfficialPrestigeOutdoors]

Love it! Great representation of the power of the 410! Get out to South Dakota with us this year @22plinkster

[@sanjuancb]

Looks like you had a wad failure on the 30 y shot. What's up with that?

[@Zesmas]

they have one of these at my walmart for 99 bucks, should i get it?

[@rayst.2934]

Is the Henry Factory a full or modified choke

[@jsmunitions1471]

Full choke according to their website.

[@kevinwilkins9926]

Hitting a good pattern on a target doesn't equate to having enough power to penetrate adequately. That being said, I feel that the .410 can and does drop a turkey. I enjoy your videos bud.

[@AldoSchmedack]

But with tungsten #9 pens like a #5!

[@paulmkz]

35 yds and under I think a .410 could be a viable turkey gun. Even a high powered air rifle shooting a 10ish grain pellet at 1200 fps could kill a turkey if you could hit its head

[@rustyshackleford9604]

The first Turkey i killed was with a 410

[@billsummy2412]

turkey, dressing with gravy and mashed taters ...yum yum yummy :-)

[@dave1283]

Why would it be considered "unethical"?

[@williamgoboff1772]

I'd use a 410 for turkey. Only shotgun my son can hold up.

[@braydenvandyke3891]

I shot one in the face twice and it didn't die...…. but I was using small game load sooo...

[@Ouachita.Mule.School]

Killed a coyote today in my .410 lever action!

[@wildfire365]

I got one that will blow a squirrel to peices at 25 yrds so a good 40 yrds wouldn't be nothing.

[@garypollard9770]

Never was much of a fan of the shotgun. First turkey I ever killed was with the old reliable 10/22 clean shot thru the head! Have killed several since all with the .22. Have missed a few but have killed more then I have missed!

[@texansfan8700]

Im 2nd by 6 seconds

[@scootertrasher1369]

.410 is enough for deer

[@blakedavis2447]

Doable but not preferable

[@johnt4060]

But for turkey hunting the 10ga will always be the king of the woods

[@paturkeyhunter2765]

Drew Tatum I absolutely agree with you about the 10ga.. My personal set up is a Remington SP10, 10ga with Federal Flite Control Mag Shok's #5's & a Primo's JellyHead choke tube & it's absolutely lights out deadly on turkey's..

[@johnt4060]

Pa Turkey Hunter That’s a pretty awesome setup!

[@paturkeyhunter2765]

@@johnt4060 Thanks.. I have two Remington SP10, 10ga shotguns.. One set up for turkey hunting & the other set up for goose hunting..

[@johnt4060]

Pa Turkey Hunter Do they still make the SP10 anymore? I don’t remember seeing them in stores

[@paturkeyhunter2765]

@@johnt4060 No Remington hasn't made the SP10 10ga for a while now..

[@marcuschauvin7039]

I still want a 7mm-08 rem Long Ranger.

[@scriptonite2182]

Nope. Too many pellets dropped below that target. I want a tighter pattern, to preserve the breast meat from hits from same.

[@grumpysquid]

Will this take out a human being? Like a bad guy. Asking for a friend, thx

[@claytonatkins6058]

Inside your house it would definitely do the trick

[@stevesmith2782]

There's alot to be said for the stopping power of a larger shotgun vs the 410... If birds were made of paper, I'd buy what your selling, but I've seen more birds jump up and run off from a short shell than anything else.. its legally considered wanton waste, and there is no reason to go under gunned at any time.

[@Matersoup]

Pricing on those shells is like $7.50 per shell.